Machine design courses can help you learn about mechanical components, system dynamics, and material selection. You can build skills in creating detailed design specifications, conducting stress analysis, and optimizing performance through simulations. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for drafting and modeling, as well as finite element analysis (FEA) tools to evaluate design integrity. You'll also explore manufacturing processes and prototyping techniques, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical settings.

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, User Experience Design, Program Development, Prototyping, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Brainstorming, Design, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Prototyping, Creative Thinking, Student-Centred Learning, Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Ideation, Education Software and Technology, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development, digital literacy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft Azure, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Usability, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Research, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, User Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Product Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, Product Promotion, E-Commerce, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Collateral
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours